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| + | [[File:Chakotay performs pakra ritual.jpg|thumb|Chakotay performing the Pakra]] |
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| − | [[Pakra]], is the name of a solitary ritual by which Chakotay commemorates the anniversary of his father, [[Kolopak]]'s, death. ''([[VOY]]: “[[Initiations]]”)'' |
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| + | [[Pakra]] is a solitary [[Native American]] ritual commemorating dead ancestors. |
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| + | In [[2372]], [[Chakotay]] commemorated the anniversary of his father [[Kolopak]]'s death. Chakotay said a prayer over a pouch of items that may have belonged to his father: |
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| + | :''"[[A-koo-chee-moya]]. I pray on this day of memories to speak to my father, the one whom the wind called Kolopak. Though I am far from his bones, perhaps there is a spirit in these unnamed skies who will find him and honor him with my song."'' |
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| + | Chakotay later adapted this prayer to include [[Kar]], a young [[Kazon]] boy who had attempted to kill Chakotay to earn his name. ({{VOY|Initiations}}) |
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| + | ==See also== |
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| + | *[[Akoonah]] |
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| + | *[[Animal guide]] |
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| + | *[[Medicine bundle]] |
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| + | [[Category:Ceremonies]] |
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Revision as of 04:12, 25 October 2011
Chakotay performing the Pakra
Pakra is a solitary Native American ritual commemorating dead ancestors.
In 2372, Chakotay commemorated the anniversary of his father Kolopak's death. Chakotay said a prayer over a pouch of items that may have belonged to his father:
- "A-koo-chee-moya. I pray on this day of memories to speak to my father, the one whom the wind called Kolopak. Though I am far from his bones, perhaps there is a spirit in these unnamed skies who will find him and honor him with my song."
Chakotay later adapted this prayer to include Kar, a young Kazon boy who had attempted to kill Chakotay to earn his name. (VOY: "Initiations")